High heels can make or break someone’s day. Wearing a pair of well-fitting high heels that are comfortably worn in can attract a lot of compliments, because they look good and the wearer feels confident. Wearing heels that are really…
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Everyone is different and so is their hair growth, so the frequency of hair dyeing will really depend on you. However, there are a number of considerations apart from hair growth rate that can help you decide how often you…
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December 18, 2014 Skin and Body
Dry, chapped lips are at best an annoyance, but at worst, can be uncomfortable and even painful, especially if they begin to crack and bleed. Applying lipstick can be a major issue, because the flakes of dry skin make lipstick…
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December 14, 2014 Skin and Body
I ordered and received a free sample of this product from the Olay website in the UK. What I hadn’t realised before I ordered it was that it had a built-in tanning agent – this was my fault for not…
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There is a tendency on the part of society in general to presume that a single person cannot be truly happy; that one person cannot be whole without another half. This presumption makes many people feel ashamed or inadequate if…
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Fashion changes so quickly that sometimes it can feel as though your wardrobe is constantly in need of an update. However, if you plan ahead and shop cleverly, you can ensure that you always look fashionable without having to replace…
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Most people fail to realise just how hard it can be to maintain good relationships with family when living abroad, especially if there have never been any problems in the past. However, it can be very hard to adjust to…
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Many women like the added height that a pair of high heels gives them. However, the way in which they are forced to walk in high heels is detrimental to the feet, especially if the shoes have a stiletto heel…
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November 8, 2014 Style and Beauty - Other
Puberty is the time that most people start to care about their appearance, because they suddenly realise that they want to be appreciated by the opposite sex. This desire to look good often continues throughout the teenage years and the…
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November 4, 2014 Skin and Body
Most householders these days have the choice of either taking a bath or a shower, although smaller properties tend to have showers rather than baths. Showers are generally quick and easy, they cost less to run and are ideal for…
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November 2, 2014 Skin and Body
Seborrheic dermatitis, also known as seborrhea, or seborrheic eczema, is a skin complaint and is more commonly known as dandruff. However, it can affect more than just the scalp, with sufferers complaining of reddish, scaly patches of skin on the…
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October 16, 2014 Friends and Peers
Coping with a friend who is consistently depressed can be a very debilitating process – and if you are not careful, you could end up becoming depressed too. Of course, you cannot solve another person’s emotional problems for them, but…
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October 12, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
There are countless lonely people in the world, but it doesn’t necessarily follow that, because someone lives alone and rarely sees anyone, he or she is lonely. Some of the loneliest people are those in relationships, who appear to live…
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Returning home after a prolonged period abroad can provide a real mix of emotions. You are probably thrilled to be back in familiar territory and to see friends and family. However, after a period of adjustment, you may realise that…
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Women have long been thought of as the sex to come out with ‘I love you’ first, but according to a 2011 study into which sex admits they love their partner first, it is actually more likely to be men….
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September 9, 2014 Skin and Body
Neat, well-cared for nails say a great deal about how much you care about your appearance. This is particularly important for finger nails, which are more likely to be on show than toe nails. Nails that are ridged can therefore…
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Bathtime, for many, is a chance to have a break from the rest of the world for a while. For mothers with families, it can be a real blessing at the end of a long day. For those who work…
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August 27, 2014 Friends and Peers
Everyone has had toxic relationships at one point or another, whether with family members, partners, friends or colleagues. Everyone knows how stressful and upsetting it can be and that it can even lead to physical health issues in the long-term….
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August 22, 2014 Relationships and Family - Other
Whether you have friends who are feeling low or you simply want to encourage people you know to achieve their best, knowing how to instil hope in others is an important attribute. There is no set formula for doing so,…
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Fitting rooms should be well-organized and clean, with staff on hand to give assistance as required. In most clothing shops, this is the case. However, occasionally, fitting rooms are noisy, dirty, stressful places to be and this is often because…
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It shouldn’t be necessary for a woman or man to have body confidence in order to have high self-esteem, but unfortunately, it is often the case, without the former, the latter is hard to achieve. People’s bodies are portrayed, often…
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There are many television programs focusing on women, and men in some cases, who want or need a makeover. For those watching, it can seem tempting, but the expense may preclude them from going down the same route. However, if…
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According to the Mayo Clinic, blackheads consist of plugs of sebum, dead skin cells and sometimes bacteria that have oxidized because they are on the skin’s surface, hence the brownish/black appearance. Most people have blackheads at one point or another, but…
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Extremes of temperature can play havoc on your skin in the winter, because you are constantly going from cold air outside to the warmth of the inside. If you are prone to dry skin anyway, this can make your skin…
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As you age, time takes its toll on the skin, no matter how hard you try to ensure that it does not. Wrinkles can’t be avoided completely, unless you turn to Botox or cosmetic surgery on a regular basis. However,…
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Unless you buy the cheapest supermarket option, swimsuits can be expensive and you are probably hoping that your investment is going to last you for quite a while. Unfortunately, chlorine, saltwater, hot water and other products can attack the fibres…
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June 17, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
A mid-life crisis can be a life-altering experience; one that is often blamed for the break-up of a marriage. Psychoanalyst Elliot Jaques was responsible for coining the term, although the experience had already been identified by Carl Jung, and is…
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There are a number of ways of getting rid of corns; the most successful is probably getting a chiropodist to dig them out. However, this is obviously an expensive option. Special files can be bought, but these tend to work…
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Blind dates are not many people’s idea of fun, but they are a frequent occurrence in this day and age – and not just amongst young people. Many older people who have gone through divorces or splits from long-term partners…
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If you’ve had a platonic relationship with someone for some time, you may find it overwhelming if you suddenly realise that your feelings for them have changed. However, provided that the feelings are reciprocal, your friendship could prove to be…
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